Scott Horton

Scott Horton has practiced labor and employment law in New York for over 20 years. He has represented approximately 500 employers, authored hundreds of articles and presentations, and wrote the book New York Management Law: The Practical Guide to Employment Law for Business Owners and Managers. Nothing on this blog constitutes legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, you should consult an attorney.
Webinar Recap Informational Slide: When Employees Need Time Off New York Leave Law

Employee leave laws are among the most complicated compliance areas facing employers. New York leave law issues are even more intricate than those in most other states. The difficulty is rarely a lack of awareness of key statutes such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or New York Paid Family Leave (PFL). Most … Read more

NLRB update

The NLRB joint employer rule has been a hotly contested subject in recent years. For employers that operate in franchising, staffing, subcontracting, or other multi-entity business models, “joint employer” status is more than a technical legal term. It can determine whether your company must bargain with a union, whether you may be liable for another … Read more

Professional parent holding a newborn baby at home near a window, with work papers visible in the background

Intermittent leave is one of the most operationally disruptive obligations employers face under modern leave laws. It is also one of the areas where well-intentioned, practical decision-making most frequently collides with statutory limits. From a business perspective, the frustration is understandable. An employee’s absence may result in canceling meetings with customers. A supervisor may be … Read more